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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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